Payroll Manager

At Senra Systems we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

The Payroll Manager owns end-to-end payroll administration for Senra Systems and is responsible for delivering accurate timely payroll while maintaining strong wage-and-hour compliance. This role will be a key partner to the People and Finance teams with particular focus on the complexities of a largely non-exempt workforce timekeeping practices payroll controls and California wage-and-hour requirements. The ideal candidate combines deep payroll expertise with a hands-on process-improvement mindset

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a rapidly growing workforce ensuring payroll is complete accurate timely and supported by appropriate review and controls.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on federal state and local payroll and wage-and-hour requirements with strong emphasis on California compliance for non-exempt employees.
• Oversee timekeeping administration and compliance including missed punches meal-period exceptions rest-period premiums overtime double time shift differentials and other pay practices impacting hourly employees.
• Review payroll inputs and time records for accuracy and compliance; identify trends or recurring exceptions and partner with managers and the People team to correct root causes.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support compliance with wage statement payroll recordkeeping tax garnishment deduction and reporting requirements.
• Own payroll tax filings reconciliations W-2 preparation quarterly and year-end activities and coordination with payroll vendors and applicable agencies.
• Partner with the People team on payroll-related changes associated with new hires terminations leaves of absence compensation changes benefits deductions and employee status changes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions and discrepancies resolving issues promptly professionally and with appropriate discretion.
• Develop document and maintain payroll procedures controls audit practices and escalation protocols to reduce risk and improve accuracy and consistency.
• Educate employees and managers on timekeeping expectations and wage-and-hour best practices including accurate time entry meal periods overtime reporting and timely correction of payroll exceptions.
• Partner with People Finance Legal and business leaders on payroll audits compliance reviews investigations and remediation efforts as needed.
• Continuously evaluate and improve payroll processes systems reporting and controls to support scale efficiency data integrity and a strong employee experience.
• Support payroll and timekeeping system implementations upgrades integrations testing and configuration changes including Rippling-related initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports reconciliations and metrics; identify anomalies and provide clear information to internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities at this time; however the Payroll Manager serves as the functional owner of payroll processes and may provide guidance or training to employees and managers on payroll and timekeeping practices.

Education and Experience

• 5 years of progressive payroll experience in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated experience administering payroll for a significant non-exempt/hourly employee population including complex timekeeping and wage-and-hour issues.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax requirements and wage-and-hour regulations including California requirements applicable to non-exempt employees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of timekeeping overtime meal and rest period compliance regular-rate calculations final pay deductions payroll recordkeeping and wage statement requirements.
• Strong payroll reconciliation auditing and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify compliance risks investigate discrepancies determine root causes and implement practical corrective actions.
• Ability to explain payroll and wage-and-hour requirements clearly to employees managers and non-specialist stakeholders.
• Proficiency with a major payroll/HRIS platform and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee and compensation information.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills with People Finance Legal Operations and business leaders.

Certifications and Licenses

• No certification or license is required.

• Hands-on experience with Rippling payroll and timekeeping.
• Experience supporting payroll in a manufacturing aerospace or other operational environment with a substantial hourly workforce.
• Experience partnering with People and Finance on payroll audits wage-and-hour reviews system implementations integrations or process redesign.
• Experience building scalable payroll procedures controls reporting and manager education programs in a high-growth organization.

• This role is primarily performed in an office environment and requires frequent computer use sitting and repetitive keyboard activity. The position may periodically interact with employees and leaders in manufacturing areas and may be exposed to normal production-floor noise and activity. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA FEHA and other applicable law.

• Rippling or comparable payroll/HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office / productivity tools.
• Payroll tax reporting reconciliation and related business systems as applicable.

• Compensation will be based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $110000-$140000
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach CA or Cypress CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) planto set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love and well add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events lunches and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro major freeways and local dining spots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Contact us ator visit our website.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.